You might check out the control line forum for expert advice:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_231/tt.htm

Getting started in control line flying should be relatively simply. Tower Hobbies carries several Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) control line planes from Top Flite including the $59.99 Top Flite Streak C/L ARF:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDVF3&P=0

Combine one of these ARFs with a suitable engine, lines, and handle and you've got yourself a Control Line airplane.

Good luck, and don't be afraid to search out more detailed advice.